Daily Living
Home cleaning and health
Home
- Clean the home frequently, particularly the carpets and objects that easily gather dust
- Drain stagnant water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding
- Use rubbish bins with lids and empty them daily
Kitchen
- Clean kitchen appliances regularly
- Clean and maintain refrigerators regularly
- Repair blocked drains immediately
Bathroom
- Keep the bathroom clean and dry
- Do not put food scraps or hard objects into the toilet to avoid blockage
Ventilation
- Keep windows and curtains open for better ventilation
- Clean windows, fans and air conditioners regularly
Fire prevention
Domestic appliances
- Give electrical appliances space to prevent overheating
- Check the wattage of each appliance before installing to avoid overloading the wiring
- Do not plug too many appliances into one socket
- Electrical appliances should be checked by registered contractors annually
Kitchen
- Stoves, extractor hoods and nearby areas should be kept clean, and only change gas canisters when the stove is off
- Only store one spare gas canister at any time
- Gas stoves should be checked regularly by a certified technician
Bedroom
- Keep heaters away from the bed, sofa, chair and curtains
- Make sure heaters are placed on a stable surface
Others
- Make sure the stove and appliances are turned off before going out or to bed
- Matches and lighters should be kept out of the reach of children
Energy saving
Lights
- Switch off the lights when not in use
- Use compact fluorescent lamps
- Keep light bulbs and fittings clean for maximum efficiency
Air conditioner
- Use an energy-saving air conditioner
- Set room temperature to 25.5 °C
- Use fans instead of air conditioner
- Clean air conditioner filters regularly
- Air conditioners should be cleaned and checked by contractors regularly
Refrigerator
- Use an energy-saving refrigerator
- Keep refrigerator away from direct sunlight
- Allow hot food to cool down before putting it in the refrigerator
Washing machine
- Use an energy-saving washing machine
- Always wash a full load. A half load uses almost as much energy as a full one
Water heater
- Use energy-saving water heater
- Switch off the heater after use
